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The Hallmark Channel released another sneak-peek! Here's a quick preview of Hallmark’s six-episode holiday series "Twelve Dates 'til Christmas" starring Mae Whitman (A Season for Miracles, Jesse Stone), Julian Morris (A Royal Queens Christmas), Mary McDonnell (Major Crimes), and Jane Seymour (A Royal Christmas, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman).
Check out this new preview from Hallmark. (Click the play arrow button to see the video.)
Here's what people are saying on social media:
π This looks amazing!!!
π Every Christmas i ask myself "how is hallmark going top this next year?!" I love Mae Whitman! I'm beyond excited for this!
π Mae Whitman is such a good actress. I can’t wait to see this!
π Looks so good! ❤️❤️
π This looks SO good and love the concept of a Christmas Themed Dating Service! I’m there!!!
What are your thoughts on this? Please share in the comments below!
I just have to quickly say that I adored Mae Whitman as a young girl in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, A Season for Miracles. In fact, that movie still holds a special place in my heart! It makes me so happy to see Mae working with Hallmark again all these years later. I sure hope this series will be just as delightful as the preview looks!
As season 2 of "When Hope Calls," with all of its incredible heartwarming stories, lighthearted humor, and heroic missions, draws to an end this coming Sunday, I wanted to be sure to share with you all some pictures from my "When Hope Calls"-themed birthday party in April and the newest preview of the finale, which will also include a special celebration!
I called my birthday theme "When Hope Springs" to incorporate the show and this beautiful season of renewal and fresh beginnings! The series "When Hope Calls" draws inspiration from the works of one of my favorite authors, Janette Oke, and the title When Hope Springs New is actually among her many delightful books.
My momma, sister, and I had a wonderful time making and decorating the cake and cupcakes you see in the pictures here. It's always enjoyable for us to create birthday and holiday celebrations together. They are both amazingly creative! I was also blessed to have many family members attend my birthday party. Just being together is the greatest joy!
My sweet sister cross-stitched the Happy Birthday, When Hope Springs, and the little house seen on top of the cake. She has such an incredible talent for creating things and designing. I'm always amazed by her!
I was also gifted this lovely book (pictured above): The Wordsearch Book: Hope with Quotes & Scriptures. With the title of the book being Hope, it was such a fitting present, complementing my "When Hope Calls" party theme perfectly. This uplifting book directs hearts to Jesus and instills a sense (as the title suggests) of hope! The Wordsearch Book is available at Amazon - see here.
On top of the Hope book, you can see in the picture above a delicate gold-chain bracelet. Engraved on this bracelet is the word, Sister. This was a special gift from my dear sister, since the origin of the "When Hope Calls" series was, of course, initially about two sisters. The bracelet is also available via Amazon, see here.
In the picture, you might also see the season 12 DVD of "When Calls the Heart," and a "When Calls the Heart" board game! (So fun!) Both are avilable at the Edify online store.
I hope you all enjoyed this little taste of my birthday celebration! Thank you, once again, to all of you dear friends who wrote such sweet messages on my birthday in April... your friendship is such a gift!
As I mentioned above, the preview of the "When Hope Calls" finale teases that the town will have a special celebration.
On November 15, 2023, Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott, along with the lead actors in the film, My Christmas Hero, Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan, attended a very special screening of their new Christmas film with the military and their families at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state.
You can read all of the details of this event in the press release below + be sure to check out an extended preview video of My Christmas Hero at the end of this post!
Press Release via Great American Media -
COMPANY CEO JOINS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND STAR OF THE FILM TO HOST SPECIAL RED-CARPET SCREENING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT JBLM IN WASHINGTON STATE
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott joined Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure to host a very special world premiere of My Christmas Hero exclusively for U.S. service men and women and their families yesterday. This special showing was held at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, where the film is set.
"We truly enjoyed the opportunity to salute these real Christmas heroes at the premiere of My Christmas Hero on the joint base," said Bure, who plays Dr. Nicole Ramsey in the movie. "It was fitting to host this screening here at JBLM because that's where the movie's story is set."
The red-carpet screening was held Wednesday, November 15 on the McChord (Air Force) side of JBLM—the base portrayed in My Christmas Hero. Bure stars in and is an executive producer of the new movie. Bure's co-star, Gabriel Hogan, was also in attendance. This event follows a recent announcement that Great American Family has experienced eleven consecutive months of growth making it TV's fastest-growing network.
"Great American Media provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country, and our unique partnership with Candy Rock allows us to produce best in class content. To be able to celebrate Christmas and this movie with the everyday heroes who selflessly serve our country was truly special for both Candace and me," said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. "My Christmas Hero is at the heart of who we are as a network."
My Christmas Hero is the story of a U.S. Army reservist on a mission to honor a special fallen soldier and bring much-needed healing to her family. Along the way, Dr. Ramsey (Bure) and Major Ross (Gabriel Hogan) may find more than the answers to the mystery!
My Christmas Hero premieres on Great American Family the day after Thanksgiving, at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST Friday, November 24. You can find a full list and schedule of Great American Christmas movies at https://www.greatamericanfamily.com.
My Christmas Hero is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Mick MacKay serves as Producer, and Martin Wood directs an original screenplay written by Jim Head. Executive producers include Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Eric Jarboe, Holly A. Hines, Gerald Webb, Jim Head, Trevor McWhinney, and Martin Wood. Supervising Producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener, Michael Shepard, and Doran S. Chandler serves as Associate Producer.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America's premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms, and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network's signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook:@GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT
Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times Bestselling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock's Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS
Syrup Studios is a new Canadian production service company based in Vancouver, British Columbia specializing in scripted and unscripted television series and holiday films, rom-coms, comedies, and thrillers. Syrup Studios provides the full spectrum of services including content development, legal and business affairs, budgeting, scheduling, and financing.
And now a special extended video preview of My Christmas Hero...
I hope you enjoyed this special look at the upcoming premiere of My Christmas Hero. You can see this new film the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. So... be sure to crash on the couch after a day of shopping and turkey leftovers with My Christmas Hero on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family!
May God bless all who serve this country!
Happy Thanksgiving Week, Everyone!
(By the way, stay tuned for my Thanksgiving movie post on Wednesday.)
Typically, Lifetime's movies throughout the year, which are filled with suspense and violence, aren't my thing; however, Lifetime is premiering two movies this fall that look not only promising, but inspirational.
images: Lifetime
The first movie I want to share is “Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story,” which stars actress HeΠ°ther LockleΠ°r as Kristine Carlson. You'll also see another familiar face... Candace Cameron Bure's daughter,Natasha Bure, ("Home Sweet Home," "Switched at Christmas") has a role in the movie as Kristine Carlson's daughter, Jazzy.
Details via Lifetime: "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff" is aboutKristine Carlson (Heather Locklear) and her husband Dr. Richard Carlson (Jason MacDonald), who had an amazing life with their two daughters. But when Richard tragically passes away, Kristine is knocked off balance. Comfortable with living in Richard’s shadow, she is now forced to navigate the unchartered territory of becoming a single mom while dealing with pressure to become the new face and voice of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff brand. Looking deep inside herself, Kristine comes to understand the true essence of emotional authenticity and not sweating the small stuff, which leads to the resilience and confidence needed to carry on the legacy of the beloved brand.
Natasha Bure recently shared in an interview with technotrenz.com: “Despite the fΠ°ct thΠ°t it is Π°bout so much loss, this film is so inspiring, Π°nd it shows the strength of these three women (mother and daughters) who Π°re continuing to live their lives despite the loss of Π° close fΠ°mily member,” sΠ°ys Bure.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff premieres
Saturday, October 16, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
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image: Lifetime
image: Lifetime
The other movie premiering this Fall on Lifetime I want to share is "Highway to Heaven," starring Jill Scott and Barry Watson. This a remake of the original TV series with Michael Landon. You may recall, I shared this movie with you all back in mid-June when Lifetime first announced this series. A trailer for the movie was recently released, so I thought I would share it with you all below.
"Highway to Heaven" story via Lifetime: An updated take on Michael Landon’s iconic 80s television series Highway to Heaven, Lifetime’s new original movie reboot follows Angela Stewart (Jill Scott), an angel who is sent back to earth to help others in need. In the first movie, premiering November 6, 2021, Angela the angel takes on the role of a temporary school counselor. Working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks (Barry Watson), she intervenes in the life of a troubled student Cody Grier (Ben Daon) who is struggling with the tragic loss of his mother.
Trailer | Highway to Heaven:
One of the commenters on YouTube, Judy B, mentioned that this actually looks and sounds more like "Touched by an Angel" than "Highway to Heaven" and I would have to agree. It definitely seems to have that certain heartwarming, emotional feel to it. Judy B. concluded her comment by saying, "Either way its nice to have faith based shows to watch." That is so true.
Highway to Heaven premieres
Saturday, November 6, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
*Note: I found the timing of this premiere on November 6th to be rather interesting. By November, Lifetime is usually full force into airing Christmas movies.
Movie Review:
*"I have just watched "Highway to Heaven". It was such a good, family-friendly and heartwarming movie. I didn't watch the original "Highway to Heaven" series, but this one was very good." ~Anonymous
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Christmas in Tune - image: Lifetime
Now, for Lifetime's Christmas movie event!
People.com is now sharing a 1 minute video clip highlighting Lifetime's "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Season with stars like: Reba McEntire, John Schneider, "The Brady Bunch" cast members, Haylie Duff, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Tia Mowry, Jana Kramer, Kelly Rowland, Marie Osmond and more!
You can view the Lifetime Christmas movie teaser video - click here. Please Note: We don't know, yet, which Christmas movies will or won't be family friendly. I see a couple in the video that I'll skip and others that look really fun and must-see! Stay tuned to *It's a Wonderful Movie* for more movie details to come!
Very early on Tuesday morning - sandwiched in between an episode of "Hart to Hart" and "Psych" are Two Minutes, YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT, there are TWO MINUTES previewing the upcoming special Saturday Night Premiere of "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek!'
Description for the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" preview via Hallmark: Aurora attends a mystery theater and investigates when an actor gets killed.
See the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:
Heist and Seek"
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